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Milford Sound Nature Cruise

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Encounter New Zealand wildlife in the breathtaking environment of Milford Sound from the comfort of Southern Discoveries modern catamaran.

Encounter New Zealand wildlife in the breathtaking environment of Milford Sound from the comfort of Southern Discoveries modern catamaran.

Highlights

  • Say hello to the seals basking on the rocks
  • Specialist nature guide on board sharing their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary
  • Delve into the history, geology and wildlife of the fiord
  • Enjoy a whole top deck for viewing and take breathtaking panoramic photos
  • Join the skipper in the open wheelhouse
  • Stand on the bow under Stirling Falls

With spacious viewing decks purpose built for the ultimate in comfort, panoramic views from the top deck and large covered seating areas below, you can enjoy the views from any vantage point.

Mitre Peak's distinct shape amongst unique wildlife and majestic towering waterfalls is second to none.

The Nature Cruise brings premium viewing of wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins.

You’ll find yourself within touching distance of impressive geological features and feeling the full force of the powerful 15,000-year-old Stirling Falls.

Adult $159.00 (Aged 15+ )
Child $69.00 (Aged 5 - 14 years)
Infant $0.00 (Aged 0 - 4 years)

What's included

  • Complimentary tea and coffee

Duration

  • Cruise duration: 1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours

Location

  • Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, State Highway 94, Milford Sound.
  • Allow approximately 5 hours drive time from Queenstown or 3 hours from Te Anau.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Car parking in Milford Sound is $10 per hour, if parking in the main car park, please allow 10-12 minutes to walk to the terminal. There is free parking in Deepwater Basin, please allow 25-30 minutes to walk to the terminal. If you choose to self-drive, we recommend arriving into Milford Sound at least one hour prior to your scheduled cruise departure to allow sufficient time to find a car park and make your way to the Milford Sound Cruise Terminal. For further information about car parking please visit milfordsountourism.nz/parking

    Product Extras: Available to purchase through checkout:

    Picnic Lunch - $35 per Adult/Child/Infant - Available on all departures

    Buffet Lunch - $49 per Adult/Child/Infant - Available on the11:15am, 1:15pm and 1:30pm cruises ONLY

  • Please note:Child age is 5 - 14 years. Infants 0 - 4 years are free.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult on all cruises.

    Not valid in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts.

Available Bookings from 23 Dec to 5 Jan 2025

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Stefanie from Austria wrote on 26 July 2020

Top Tour

War echt eine super Tour. Es hat geregnete und man konnte so viele Wasserfälle sehen. Auch Delfine haben das Boot kurz begleitet. Sehr freundliche Crew, konnte man alles Fragen und haben Fotos gemacht vor/unter dem Stirling Wasserfall.

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PC from Germany wrote on 24 March 2018

Nature Cruise

Die Fahrt war wie erwartet gut und wir sind relativ nah an den größten der Wasserfälle heran gefahren. Der Kaffee und Tee an Bord war nicht schlecht und alles im allem war es trotz schlechtem Wetter eine nette Tour auch wegen des nicht allzu großen Bootes. Das Team war super nett und wir konnten unser Ticket sogar kostenlos auf den nächsten Tag legen!

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Laura from Austria wrote on 16 November 2023

Überbewertet und überlaufen

Der Ort und die Bootstour sind leider überbewertet und überlaufen. Man muss 10$ pro Stunde für den Parkplatz zahlen, obwohl wahrscheinlich fast jeder, der hier parkt, bereits für eine teure Bootstour gezahlt hat. So gut wie alles an Board muss extra bezahlt werden. Es gäbe ein Buffet, das auch sehr gut aussieht, aber der Preis dafür ist richtig frech. Es kommt einem leider vor wie Massenabfertigung, da einfach viel zu viele Leute dort sind und einem nicht wirklich was spannendes geboten wird Die Landschaft rechtfertigt die Abzocke auch nicht. Es gibt eindeutig schönere Orte hier in NZ, die weniger oder gar nichts kosten. Alles in allem leider Zeit- und Geldverschwendung!

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Michaela Manthey from Germany wrote on 07 June 2019

Milford Sounds

Nettes Personal und tolle Fahrt.

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Carolin from Germany wrote on 24 January 2019

Toll trotz Regen

Wer Boot fahren und Wasserfälle mag, ist hier genau richtig!

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